Rotator Cuff Surgery Update

I have to tell you how GRATEFUL I am that my recovery is going so well! This time I believe I was mentally, spiritually and physically prepared for the surgery. I knew what I could expect because of having my right rotator cuff done just 7 months ago. I am a firm believer that the healing process has a TON to do with the "mental state" of the patient. I knew the negative things I would endure (a TON of pain, as well as S L O W healing) but this time, I was willing to accept and endure it all. I had a better attitude this go around as well.

I have decided to write a small, 50 page book, that will help educate other patients going through shoulder surgeries. I have the desire to share my experiences, good and bad, as well as advising them about things to expect...oh and to NOT expect! I have had the pleasure to truly connect with other people, in PT (Physical Therapy) who are going through the same things I am-not just the physical aspect, but the psychological issues as well. I love to reassure and encourage people who are newly experiencing all the frustrations that come with this surgery, by giving them hope that once healing is fully complete-it is all worth it!

I am grateful that my first surgery was SO PAINFUL and DIFFICULT. This experience enabled me to have empathy for other people who have had this surgery...or ANY surgery for that matter. This negative experience also blessed me with the desire and drive to help others in this hellish, painful time in life. I am excited to partner with my surgeon to do this book. I LOVE the idea of a support system. I would have been so much better off with more information from an experienced patients' point of view! I see this as an exciting new venture for me-just plain and simply helping others in need!

Good night all! I will keep you updated:)

Love, Wendy

Shoulder Surgery AGAIN???

As I prepare myself in all ways: mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally-to be READY to enter the "dark abyss" of surgery...which does, in fact, have a BLAZING WHITE LIGHT at the end of the tunnel-I bid another chapter of my life FAREWELL!
I will have gained a NEW, YOUNGER shoulder...eventually. That's just it, "EVENTUALLY".... seems to take FOREVER!
I hope and pray I have the energy, patience, stamina, bravery, macho WOMEN-NESS-I will need to again-make it through this pain in the...SHOULDER (you thought I was gonna say "ass"...HAAHA-OOops, I just did!) surgery AGAIN! I had my right rotator cuff surgery on April 22, 2009-just over 6 months ago. RIGHT ARM feels GREAT! I could slug my little brother right now, and totally make a mark! I feel like the bionic woman-OOOooo, I just dated myself!
I am blessed TO know what REWARDS lay ahead for my left arm. I actually truly feel this surgery will be a breeze compared to my 1st one, because I know what to expect. I will journal at least 3 days a week to note my progress, because I am writing a short book to give other patients going into this surgery. I feel it will really help them to cope with the pain, frustration, and loneliness of not having someone to really understand WHAT they are FEELING...and the drudgery of the LONG and DRAWN OUT TIME it takes to heal!

I will be typing one handed...one finger at a time after this Wed. Be brave, bare with me...I PROMISE I will DECREASE in age...and INCREASE in ENERGY...in no time:)
I love you all-stay tuned for "The Boss Of Myself". My part is long finished-just waiting one more week for editor. We are mocking up a few covers also for you all to vote on!

I love you all, my friends and family! Thanks for all you DO for me! Life IS GREAT!!!
Love, Wendy